Super Bowl LI cheat sheet: 5 things non-viewers should know

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(CNN) — Did you really miss the Super Bowl Sunday night?

If so, that’s too bad, because you missed a lot — and you’re probably going to hear about it at work on Monday. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered with a list of highlights so you can save face:

Patriots make the biggest Super Bowl comeback ever

Midway through the third quarter, the Atlanta Falcons seemed destined for victory with a 28-3 lead. But a costly Atlanta fumble by quarterback Matt Ryan with 8:31 left in the fourth quarter helped set up the New England Patriots’ comeback.

HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 05: James White #28 of the New England Patriots scores the game winning touchdown in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

By the end of regulation, the Falcons and Patriots were tied at 28 — forcing the first overtime in Super Bowl history. That’s when New England running back James White rushed in from 2 yards for the game-winning touchdown.

The women from ‘Hamilton’ inject ‘sisterhood’ into ‘America the Beautiful’

Before kickoff, the original cast members from “Hamilton” kicked off the game with a powerful, feminist twist on “America the Beautiful.” When Broadway singers Phillipa Soo, Renée Elise Goldsberry and Jasmine Cephas Jones belted out the last lines of the American classic, they added two words — singing, “And crown thy good with brotherhood — and sisterhood / From sea to shining sea!” The Houston crowd and social media went wild.

Some applied a political filter to the lyric, especially with Vice President Mike Pence at the game (remember what happened the last time he attended a “Hamilton” performance?) and memories of President Donald Trump’s sexist behavior still in the minds of some Americans.

George H.W. Bush, fresh out of hospital, tosses the coin

Former President Bush, 92, tossed the coin in his adopted hometown of Houston, just days after being released from the hospital where he was treated for complications from pneumonia. The 41st President has some experience tossing Super Bowl coins. In 2002, he became the first former commander in chief to flip a coin at the big game.

Robert Alford scores a pick-six

The Falcons’ cornerback intercepted a Tom Brady pass intended for Danny Amendola — returning it 82 yards for the second quarter touchdown. It was the first pick-six off Brady in any postseason game. It was also the second-longest touchdown in Super Bowl history, behind James Harrison’s 100-yard return in Super Bowl XLII.

Lady Gaga’s halftime show had her biggest hits — and drones

Lady Gaga didn’t make a big political statement, as many had anticipated. But the Grammy winner still managed to cause a social media stir.

Gaga started the halftime show perched on top of the NRG Stadium, with a sea of drones flying high in the Texas sky behind her. She sang parts of “God Bless America” and “This Land Is Your Land,” and then recited a line from the Pledge of Allegiance — “One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all” — adding emphasis to the last two words.

She dove off the edge of the stadium and then was lowered to the field where, backed by an army of dancers, she launched into a high-energy medley of her hits, including the pro-LGBT rights song “Born This Way.”

While some fans speculated on the undertones of Gaga’s act, others praised her performance.

The preps for the halftime extravaganza were extensive. Gaga had to get special clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration to use the drones in the show. The FAA had placed a ban on drones at or near Houston’s NRG Stadium during the game.

Tom Brady becomes the first quarterback to win five Super Bowl titles

HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Patriot was named Super Bowl MVP for the fourth time. Brady matched former linebacker and defensive end Charles Haley for the most Super Bowl titles by a player.

On top of that, New England returned to the Super Bowl for the ninth time, an NFL record. Head coach Bill Belichick and Brady made seven of those appearances together — the duo now have the most Super Bowl appearances as a head coach and player.

Brady bounced back after missing the first four games of the regular season — serving his “deflategate” suspension imposed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.